Jagirdar
Synopsis
The follow-up to Manmohan (1936) again starred Surendra and Bibbo. She is Neela, he plays Jagirdar Surendra. They secretly marry and have a child. When Jagirdar is presumed dead in a shipwreck, the child is considered illegitimate. The poor peasant Shripat (Pande) helps Neela by marrying her and raising her son Ramesh (Motilal). The husband eventually returns and violently quarrels with Shripat about who ‘owns’ Neela. When the villain Banwarilal kills Shripat, the husband is framed for the killing. The real problem, however, is the son’s rejection of his father, solved when together they face the gangsters in Narayanlal’s (Yakub) den.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mehboob Khan
- Screenplay & Story
- Zia Sarhadi
- Original Score
- Anil Biswas
- Original Title
- Jagirdar
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Production Studios
- Sagar Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mehboob Khan
Zia Sarhadi
Anil Biswas
Department Leadership Roster
Mehboob Khan
Director
Zia Sarhadi
Writer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jagirdar.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jagirdar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jagirdar about?
The follow-up to Manmohan (1936) again starred Surendra and Bibbo. She is Neela, he plays Jagirdar Surendra. They secretly marry and have a child. When Jagirdar is presumed dead in a shipwreck, the child is considered illegitimate. The poor peasant Shripat (Pande) helps Neela by marrying her and raising her son Ramesh (Motilal). The husband eventually returns and violently quarrels with Shripat about who ‘owns’ Neela. When the villain Banwarilal kills Shripat, the husband is framed for the killing. The real problem, however, is the son’s rejection of his father, solved when together they face the gangsters in Narayanlal’s (Yakub) den.
Who directed Jagirdar?
Jagirdar was directed by Mehboob Khan.
Who stars in Jagirdar?
The principal cast of Jagirdar includes Surendra, Motilal, Bibbo, Yakub, Bhudo Advani.
When was Jagirdar released and how long is it?
Jagirdar was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 2h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Jagirdar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jagirdar was composed by Anil Biswas.